Show Placings
Guildford & DCS Open Show
8th Dec 2018
Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Thank you to the society for the invitation to take over this appointment and to the Southern Border Terrier club for putting me forward. I always enjoy judging Borders and was pleased with the quality in this entry. Having grown up with earth working terriers I am always mindful when judging of the true original function of this breed.
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Placing Critique
another promising pup.
Class Critique
There was a good depth of quality in this class with some very close decisions that could easily change on another day.
Boston & District Canine Society
6th Jan 2019
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to all exhibitors who entered their dogs for me to judge. Thank you to Boston Show Society for inviting me to judge and putting on a very well organised event. Running these events is hard work and takes a lot of organising. The breed has changed a lot in the thirty years I have owned and been part of. Heads are very varied and lack strength under the eye so giving a weaker muzzle and too many domed skulls. Good movement is hard to find too many borders just mark time. Coats were varied but it is a difficult time of the year and I am not a fan of the over tidied coat or worrying about perfect presentation but a little attention to detail helps. A lot of long nails and excess hair on the feet, and a lot of long hair left on sides of the head and muzzles. My judging is based on good shape and conformation in accordance with the breed standard and of course good movement that allows the dog to cover the ground with ease. No animal is perfect and we all judge in our own way but I enjoyed today's challenge.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Ashford and Faversham DCS
13th Jan 2019
Judge: Jane Hilden
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Isle of Eley CS Open Show
2nd Feb 2019
Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
Thank you for a lovely entry, I was spoilt for choice, super dogs
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Placing Critique
Smart 8 month old bitch, more compact than winner. She has a well balanced head, nice and short in foreface, strong moderate neck flowing into a firm level topline, well boned limbs, racy hindquarters and carrot tail. Not quite as true as winner today on the move, well presented and handled
East Kent CS Open Show
3rd Feb 2019
Judge: Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Kent CA Open Show
24th Feb 2019
Judge: Gill Thomas(Sunnystone)
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Woolwich and Bexley DCA Open Show
17th Mar 2019
Judge: Mr K Starkey (Jaystar)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
National Terrier
6th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my stewards Dave and Pat who kept things moving and most especially to all the exhibitors for entering and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
I was very pleased with my main winners and there was a lot of quality in the puppy classes which should augur well for the future. Temperaments were excellent, all males were entire and there were no serious mouth faults.
On the minus side there were quite a number of animals of both sexes which were up to size and front movement is a real problem throughout the age range. A few dogs were carrying too much weight and a couple could have done with carrying a bit more. There were a number of dogs lacking in muscle-ours is a working breed and an unfit dog would not be able to fulfill the job of a working terrier.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Placing Critique
10month old light grizzle.Another pleasing pup with a good head and nice,straight front.Good jacket,went well maintaining topline on the move.
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Crystal Palace Canine Association Open Show
13th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Robert Goddard (Awbrooksky)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Norfolk & Norwich CS Open Show
21st Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs Norma Ellis (Normbar)
Lovely entry of quality dogs awaited me, thankyou to the exhibitors for entering.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Placing Critique
What a lovely type just loved her feminine head and dark eye. Good reach of neck and shoulders, ribs well back and good rear angulation, best of coats and thick pelt. Moved well sound as a bell. Best Puppy and PG2
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Birmingham & District Gundog and Terrier Club Open Show
27th Apr 2019
Judge: Dogs Angela Read, Bitches Bridget Singh
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Placing Critique
This girl had nice general type with attractive head, nice eye but overall the head was spoilt a bit by big ears, hopefully she will grow to them, lovely outline with well made body, lovely front and good for size.
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Placing Critique
Done critique, from Puppy B.
Chelmsford & DCS Open Show
6th May 2019
Judge: Nicola Foster (Thozow)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
National Dog Show
11th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank the Society for giving me the opportunity to judge our breed for the first time at their 160th Anniversary show and for their hospitality. I was able to complete the judging in good time thanks to my two excellent Stewards Steph and Alan.
The quality of the entry was pleasing overall but one or two could have benefited from tidying , it is a show and you owe it to your dog to present them well , and I was unable to span a few . However , my main winners were for me the correct size and in some of the classes the decisions were very close.
Thank you for accepting my decisions so gracefully.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Placing Critique
Gr with a pleasing head , good in neck and shoulder placement , topline and tailset . She had a tight jacket and moved well.
Devon County Show
17th May 2019
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the Devon County Show for the invitation to judge today. The exhibitors gave me a lovely entry and accepted my decisions in a sporting manner. My stewards Trudi Conibere and Caitlin Channon were very efficient, and did a great job managing to keep the paperwork dry when the weather turned against us.
Best Puppy
Name at show: RBPIS, TPG1, Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Placing Critique
11 month old grizzle and tan bitch, who was initially a little over enthusiastic on the move, but gradually settled. Feminine head with a dark eye, keen expression and correct bite. Correctly constructed, with moderate length, good topline and tail set. Excellent coat and thick, loose pelt. Narrow throughout with ribs carried well back, a strong loin and well muscled hindquarters. Moved with purpose and drive, and showed with presence.BP
Delighted to hear that she was awarded TPG1 by Darren Clarke (Peluche) and Reserve Best Puppy in Show by Doreen Smillie - Gray (Oakberrow)
The Southern Counties Canine Assocation
1st Jun 2019
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I was a delighted to receive the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show The weather was glorious and there was a nice atmosphere around the ring.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day as I had some quality dogs to go over and this was reflected on the impressive results in the Group placings . I was thrilled to learn that the Best of Breed was awarded Terrier Group 1, my bitch CC winner was awarded Terrier Junior Group 2, the puppy gained Puppy Terrier Group 3 and the veteran was awarded Veteran Terrier Group 3. Is this a new record for group placings at one show for the breed?
The day was kept running smoothly by my two stewards Alan McKenzie and Sue Hann,
I was concerned about the number of exhibits with misplaced teeth. In total I found five exhibits each with a misplaced tooth, also two kinked tails and one exhibit with one testicle. Some exhibits were lacking in muscle tone and condition.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Three Counties Championship Show
6th Jun 2019
Judge: Mr D Mitchell (Paleside)
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Many thanks to the Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge at their Championship show, it was an interesting day going over the dogs and I thank the exhibitors for their good sized entry and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. Thanks must also go to my excellent stewards, Tina Morgan and Felicity Freer who kept me on track and everything running smoothly throughout the day.
Coats were at varying stages of growth and there was a wide variety of types, and a few with heavy shoulders and short, round oversprung ribs and poor toplines. I was quite surprised to see some faults in the entry which I wasn’t expecting, I found a young male with only one testicle descended, three with teeth out of line, one whose mouth didn’t close correctly and two kinked tails.
I judged the entry as I saw the dogs on the day, and as always I was looking for a dog which excels in breed type, fits the standard and appears capable of doing a day’s work. I value all the essentials required in a working dog and also those who have that extra something as a show dog. I was pleased with my winners and look forward to watching show careers with interest.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Class Critique
Some promising puppies in this class.
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Placing Critique
G&T, was placed fourth in the strong puppy bitch class, a very fit bitch with a lovely rib and easy to span, stands well on neat feet, not the depth of coat of my winner today.
Newmarket & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
9th Jun 2019
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my two very able stewards who kept everything moving smoothly, and to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their dogs. I was delighted by my winners, and by the overall quality of the entry.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Placing Critique
Typical head, with a good topline and tailset, good front, out of coat on the day.
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Janet Alexander (Glenbucket)
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Placing Critique
good head eye and ear placement good rib easily spanned good double coat and thick pelt moved ok
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
City of Birmingham
31st Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson (Sweden)
It is always a pleasure to judge Border Terriers and this was no exception. Many thanks for a decent entry which, however, was marred by quite a number of absentees.
There has always been diversity in the breed, but I felt this was even more obvious this time than on previous occasions when I have judged Borders in the UK. Many dogs were well up to size making them impossible to span. I also felt that heads varied more than I would have liked with plenty of large ears and long weak muzzles, often also falling away under the eyes. Temperaments, as one would expect, were excellent and so were coats and pelts on the whole. Grateful thanks for the sporting manner in which my placings were accepted, and also to my stewards.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Sheringham & District Kennel Association Open Show
22nd Sep 2019
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Placing Critique
15 month red grizzle, no coat today but still in a good position to take a good 2nd place in the class. Lovely feminine head and nice in the shoulder, nice flat rib and easy to span showing nice length of loin. Moved out with drive but a little wider on front movement - stood on nice tight feet.
Great Yarmouth, Gorleston & District Canine Society Open Show
29th Sep 2019
Judge: Anne Speake
I’d like to thank the society for asking me to judge at this their first premier open show, and the lovely hospitality received. Thanks also to my stewards Sue and Alison who kept the ring running smoothly. Thank you to all the exhibitors for the privilege of judging your dogs.
Special Yearling /
Reserve
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Beckenham Canine Association Open Show
6th Oct 2019
Judge: Cara Davani (Kebulak)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs Jenny Miller (Feorlig)
I must thank the officers and committee for allowing me to judge their Club Open show which was a great honour and which I really enjoyed. The hospitality and the friendly atmosphere made for a nice show and the quality of the dogs was exceptional. I must thank the Club for the lovely gift and Jan Hollingsbee for the flowers which are still alive and looking good. I must also thank my steward Julie Green who gave up her entry to steward for me.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Placing Critique
Headed a good class of very nice bitches. Thought this girl looked very smart on the stance and was lovely to go over having a lovely overall balance and build. I preferred her head and skull shape, very well set and hung used ears with dark bright kind eyes, neat strong muzzle all making for a very attractive head. Head carried proud on moderate strong neck, well laid-back shoulders, spannable behind. Firm level back good thick skin, well set carried tail. Good depth and correct width to chest straight well boned legs of good balance with compact padded feet. Body with nice substance, ribs well back into short strong loin. Harsh dense coated grizzle with excellent presentation. Correct hindquarters used to advantage. Very free sound action with reach and drive but inclined to be little unsettled at times. In the final mix not the form of her previous showing.
Ladies Kennel Association
14th Dec 2019
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
I would first like to thank all the exhibitors for a lovely entry, and for making the effort to travel to the N.E.C on a dark winter’s morning. There was a variation in breed type to a degree, which is always the case, but I was very happy with both my final lineups and only wish I could hand out more awards.
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Boston & DCS Championship Show
12th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs P. Clark (Gameway)
This was my last judging appointment so thank you to all who entered under me today. I thoroughly enjoyed going over some very nice dogs. I would also like to thank my stewards Linda and Natalie who kept the ring running smoothly.
I was very happy to see my BOB take Group 4 and my BP Puppy Group 2.
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie
Sheringham & District KA Open Show
19th Sep 2021
Judge: Mr M. Atkinson (Raedwulf)
I would like to start with thanks to the Sheringham and District Kennel Association committee for a well run show and excellent hospitality. Thanks also to my steward, Paul, who ensured the smooth running of the ring.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan bitch, good feminine head and correct bite, nice top line, easily spannable, shown in good harsh coat, moved ok, not the ring presence of 1.
Ladies Kennel Association
11th Dec 2022
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
A very promising entry on paper but unfortunately the weather took its toll !
However I was more than happy with my main winners all were typical of what I look for in a Border Terrier and the proof that careful breeding pays off was demonstrated by the very promising progeny found amongst the youngsters.
As is my approach to critiques, generally the winners in most respects all meet the standard which calls for a working terrier with an otter like head on reasonable length neck set into well laid shoulders, a moderate length body, well ribbed back, strong shortish loin, racy but moderate rear angulation allowing the dog to move with drive, in harsh double coat and with thick pelt. I do not therefore repeat this for each individual dog but I have highlighted the dog’s best points and the reasons for their placings .
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Bimandi's Banana Smoothie JW
